Allen Toussaint – Southern Nights [Stereo] (Rhino Reserve Series Edition)

(AAA) — Lacquers cut from the original analog master tapes by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering.

180-gram Vinyl

Originally released in 1975, Allen Toussaint's SOUTHERN NIGHTS is a celebrated album showcasing his signature blend of funk, soul, and R&B. The title track later reached No.1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles by Glen Campbell and made its way to the Louisiana state song list. The album also features standout tracks like "Last Train" and "Worldwide," highlighting Toussaint's innovative style. Notably, Toussaint's use of rich, orchestral arrangements on this album contributed to its critical acclaim and lasting influence.

ABOUT RHINO RESERVE
Launching as part of a new audiophile vinyl series, Rhino Reserves, offering legendary albums on 180-gram premium-quality black vinyl. Ensuring the highest audio quality, Rhino Reserve will be pressed locally at Fidelity Record Pressing’s brand-new plant in Oxnard, CA, and cut by renowned mastering engineer Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab. For these inaugural releases, however, the lacquers were cut by Chris Bellman, with the vinyl pressed at Fidelity Record Pressing.

(Above description from Rhino.com)